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Through The Day With God

We need him every hour.

37 total reviews 
Comment from AnnaLinda
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Beth,

Sending a late congratulations on your spiritual contest win!
So well deserving for sure. I came across you from a poem
of yours that I had bookcased here years ago.

I'm glad to see you are still writing and sharing your amazing
faith and writing talent. So many lines stood out to me...the first
being:

"My poor brain has been invaded
with a host of useless facts."

Every stanza is perfect...this one I must re-submit:

"In the stillness of the evening
just before the stars emerge,
there's a spirit of contentment
as the land and sky converge,
and I like to pause a moment
to inhale the evening air.
Inspired by the sounds of silence
I will bow my head in prayer."

I'll be bookcasing this one as well.

Anna

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2021
    Thank you so much Anna. You apparently bookmarked one that I reused some lines from on the Through the Day with God. I didn't think anyone would remember the older poem. I was away from FanStory for nine years. I'm so glad you like the newer version.
    Beth
reply by AnnaLinda on 26-Feb-2021
    I'm glad your back.
    Isn't that interesting the poem of yours from years ago that I bookmarked had some similarities to this one.
Comment from forestport12
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Congratulations! It was a nice read as a devotional and a poem. Love the encouragement you offer, but also the honest in how there's a tinge of fallibility, but not without God's grace to meet us on the shore of life.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2021
    Thank you so much for the review and for the lovely comments. I so glad you liked this poem. I wouldn't want to go though the day without God.
    Beth
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
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This is a phenomenal expression of your faith, Beth. I think you even bested Helen Steiner Rice, on this one. If you ever publish a book of poems, or add a few special ones to any published autobiographies, this should be among the ones you have published.

I know it's hard to improve upon perfection, but may I suggest:

Then, I feel a strong perception
of God's universal love,
and I can't help but give glory
to the Father up above.
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As I feel a strong perception
of God's universal love,
I can't help but give the glory
to the Father up above.

I will bow my head in prayer
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I will bow my head in prayer.

Your color scheme is perfect for this (purple is the color of royalty and majesty) and the photograph, wherever you found it, is awesome.
Congratulations on winning this contest! You certainly deserve it, with this masterpiece.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thank you again Mary Kay, I'm glad you read this one. I thought you would like it. As usual, you suggestion are right on and I changed it as you suggested.
    Beth
Comment from Wendy G
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A beautiful poem reflecting God's presence with us throughout each part of the day. It is indeed a blessing to be able to acknowledge Him in humble prayer at all times. Lovely writing, and a good reminder.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2021
    Thank you Windy. I appreciate the review and comment. I'm glad you like it.
    Beth
Comment from WriterHeather
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Congratulations on your win. This poem is so beautifully executed, and the depth of true emotion was felt in every line. I can see why this won. Thanks for sharing this.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2021
    Thank you so much for the review and nice comments. I appreciate the congratulations. There were a lot of good poems in the competition.
    Beth
Comment from E. Denison
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Beth, this is beautiful. I can see why you were the contest winner. What a wonderful entry. Your early lines "By the evening, I am seeking
just a moment to relax.
My poor brain has been invaded
with a host of useless facts." are endlessly relatable! Well done. Thank you for this.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
    Thank you for the review and the great comments. I'm so glad you liked the poem.
    Beth
Comment from nancyjam
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congratulations on winning this contest. I can see why. Your poem is beautiful and spiritual. God is with us always but we re often too busy to think about Him except at those quiet times that nature provides as yu so beautifully describe in your poem.
Again, congratulations and thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it.
Nancy

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2021
    Thank you Nancy, I appreciate the review, comments, and congratulation. I pleased you like the poem.
    Beth
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Congratulations. I enjoyed reading your poem. The picture is beautiful. Your words truly convey how you need, depend, and love everything that God has provided for eons.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
    Thank you so much for the review and the comments. I'm glad you liked. There were a lot of good entries and your's was one of them.
    Beth
Comment from Irene Bratton
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I love everything about this poem. The subject, rhyme, and flow are all excellent. The image is beautiful, and purple makes it stand out. Everything just fits. Thank you for sharing and good luck.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
    Thank you Charley. I'm so glad you liked the poem. I was pleased to have won first plance. There were many nice entries.
    Beth I really appreciate the six stars.
    Beth
reply by Irene Bratton on 24-Jan-2021
    You're very welcome.
Comment from joycetreasures
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Hello,

This is a lovely spiritual poem about through the day with God. Yes, we need him every hour. I love the calming artwork you used to reflect your poem's message. Also, I love your rhyming of your descriptive end words. Yes, we need guidance from our Heavenly Father, as well as prayer every day. Yes, God is always watching over us. This is a nice prayer about praying through the day about the Lord's commandments, statues and His sayings. Well written poem.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
    Thank you Joyce. I really appreciate the review and the lovely comments. I so glad you liked it.
    Beth
reply by joycetreasures on 24-Jan-2021
    You are so welcome.